Monthly Archives: February 2013

I normally travel solo and do not usually join tour groups. Getting around Tuscany, Italy, however, is not easy without a rental car. After doing some research online, I decided to join a tour by Walkabout Florence, which advertises Siena, … Continue reading →

On Sunday mornings in Florence, the City is quiet for tourists, especially during the off-season in February. Churches and shops are closed; however, most museums and public gardens are open. In the Oltrarno (translation: “beyond Arno”) a few blocks across … Continue reading →

Visitors to the Priory Church of St. Bartholomew the Great will immediately recognize the interior. This church has been a backdrop in many films including “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves”, “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, “Shakespeare in Love”, “Sherlock Holmes” … Continue reading →

Winston Churchill was the right man at the right time for his country during World War II. For London visitors interested in Churchill and life during the Blitz, a visit to the Churchill War Rooms is a must. Located near … Continue reading →

Sometimes it’s fun to be part of an undiscovered secret. Located among the antique shops and the boutiques of the Oltrarno of Florence (Oltrarno literally means “beyond Arno”) is a shop called And Company, which is delightful. Owned by a … Continue reading →

It’s February in London and all I want is a hot pot of tea and scones with the cold weather outside. One of my favorite bakeries is Bea’s of Bloomsbury, located about a ten minute walk from the Holborn tube … Continue reading →